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Police launch investigation as Babcock graduating student dies days before convocation

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Police in Ogun State have launched investigation into the sudden death of a fresh graduate of Babcock University, Ilisan Remo.

Twenty-year-old Akawa Boluwatife Samuel, was said to be a graduate of Information Technology and was preparing for convocation alongside his mates. 

According to reports, security sources told Zagazola Makama that the deceased, identified as Akawa Boluwatife Samuel, was brought to the Babcock University Teaching Hospital by his roommates on Wednesday, July 30, 2025 and was confirmed d3ad by the medical doctor on duty.

Police detectives who visited the scene said one of the deceased’s roommates, Adili Leonard Chimdindu, disclosed that Boluwatife had complained of cold and difficulty in breathing on July 27, and was advised to visit the University Medical Centre.

According to him, they were on campus to complete their clearance process ahead of graduation, and the deceased had planned to return home soon. 

He further stated that the deceased was in good spirits the previous night and played games on his laptop until around 11:00 p.m. 

He was, however, found unresponsive by morning.

Photographs of the deceased were taken, and the statement of his elder brother, Akawa Toluwanimi John, was recorded. 

The body has been deposited at the university morgue for autopsy and preservation, while investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of d3ath. 

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Police arrest guard as gunmen kill Babcock lecturer

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The Police Command in Ogun has confirmed the killing of a lecturer with Babcock University, Mr Yinka Olowojobi, by gunmen and the abduction of two others at an event center in Iperu area of Ogun.

SP Omolola Odutola, the Spokesperson for the command, said in a statement in Abeokuta on Monday, that the incident occurred on Friday.

Odutola said the manager of a car stand, simply known as Dare and a yet-to-be identified person, were those abducted by the gunmen.

“A suspicious coincidence led the police to arrest one Awada Ishaya from Plateau who was employed as a guard at the event centre two weeks ago for interrogation.

“The lecturer was taken to Babcock University Teaching Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

“Efforts are underway to apprehend the culprits and rescue the kidnapped victims. Further updates will be provided as the situation develops,” the command’s spokesperson said.

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Davido’s Chioma celebrate 25th birthday with too much cake

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Lasun Alagbe

Double sShame on coronavirus. Yes, shame on the pandemic.

In the first instance, shame on it because Davido’s popular wife-to-be, Chioma has survived it. The second batch of the shame is that it prevented her birthday to be celebrated in a big way.

Just imagine the number of people that could have crowded the home and her superstar husband, Davido if coronavirus had not locked down the world.

But when she celebrated her 25th birthday a few hours ago, only a few people could gather, with Inspector General Social Distancing watching everyone of them with terrible eyes.

According to Davido, there was a lot of cake, but with too few mouths to suck it. This is how the ‘Banana Fall on You’ singer announced the sweet dilemma on Instagram: “How we gon eat all this cake?”

The duo

And who is the lucky Chioma who appears to have successfully imprisoned the much-sought heart of the singer? The lady born in 1995 has Chioma Avril Rowland as her full name. Like her man, she studied at babcock university and she is a chef.

Information Guide Africa has this to say about her:

Chioma Avril Rowland is a Nigerian chef a former Babcock student. She is the fiance of Nigeria’s superstar artiste, Davido and was the reason behind his 2018 hit song, ‘Assurance’.

She comes from Imo State, Nigeria, and was born to Seventh-day Adventists parents. Her sister, Jennifer Rowland is a fashion designer and Chioma often models her creations.

Talking about her education, Chef Chi is a former Economics student of the Babcock University, where Davido passed out from too.
They met while still in school, and have been reportedly dating for over six years. Chioma came into limelight after being associated with the superstar artiste, and has a deal with the Sapphire Scents as well as a good number of other top brands.
They are set to wed 2020.

Meanwhile, enjoy this love video!